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U.S. History Common Core RL.3.2 resources
Ben and Me Novel Study
Incorporating novels with your social studies units is easy with this all inclusive print and go packet. I've included everything you need to work your way through this novel with ease. Integrating novels into social studies is a very effective way to add dimension to your units, and Ben and Me is a wonderful story that my students always loved to read. What You'll Find:• Teacher’s Edition of Vocabulary by Chapter (with definitions)• Student’s Edition of Vocabulary by Chapter (no definitions)•
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3rd - 5th
History of Michigan Student Work Packet
I use this student work packet as a supplement for the MC3 third grade social studies units. Each lesson has 2-3 student pages and a vocabulary page, and it walks through the history of Michigan from the Native Americans to the creation of the state!
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3rd - 4th
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Historical Perspectives MEGA Bundle Social Studies Texts Informational Passages
Teach social studies and reading together with Historical Perspectives. Historical Perspectives were made to make teaching social studies EASY! Each pack includes everything you need to teach these important topics in history. Each pack teaches through a fiction and non-fiction text, as well as through primary source photos and documents for grades 3-6. This resource is great for teaching a variety of reading and writing standards too. With the two passages for each topic your students will ge
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3rd - 6th
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Fireboat The Heroic Adventures of the John J Harvey by Kalman Lesson Plan
Fireboat The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey by Kalman Patriot Day Lesson is great for commemorating September 11th, teaching American history, and honoring the NYC firefighters. Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom) This resource includes: Lesson objectivesPre-Reading Activity KLW ChartReading Comprehension QuestionsCause and Effect ActivityCause and Effect Activity Answer KeyNew Vocabulary ActivitiesStory Sequencing ActivityMain Idea and Details ActivityText-to-Se
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2nd - 5th
September 11th The Little Chapel that Stood Literature and Writing Activity Pack
The Little Chapel that Stood, 45 pages, CCSS*FULLY UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2023*The Little Chapel that Stood is a beautiful poem by A.B. Curtiss, written about September 11th. It is less focused on the tragedies of the day, and highlights the acts of bravery that took place, which makes it appropriate for younger children. Many of the activities included in this product are differentiated.For your convenience, I have included a video link of the author reading aloud her book.Your purchase includes th
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3rd - 6th
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Revolutionary War on Wednesday Novel Study
Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne is another wonderful book for students just starting chapter books. This comprehension focused guided reading unit is set up with before/during/after activities and vocabulary for each chapter. It works well with guided reading groups and if you enjoy running literature circles.Product ContentsEach chapter focuses on a different comprehension skill. Here is the table of contents:Prereading Activity: Schema builder and Quick Write to build ba
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2nd - 4th
Judy Moody Declares Independence Literature Study
Activities included in this 47-page literature study of Judy Moody Saves the World:
chapter title connections
chapter reflections
vocabulary
character study
cause & effect
text evidence
author's message
summarizing
sequence of events
non-fiction text
Character Education (Responsibility & Fairness)
. . . and more!
Check out these other Judy Moody Literature Studies!
Judy Moody was in a Mood
Judy Moody Saves the World
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2nd - 4th
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Literary Texts, Historical Fiction (Reading Skills Practice Workbook)
This workbook offers practice understanding and analyzing literary texts with a specific focus on historical fiction. This book contains six historical fiction passages on a range of American history topics. It includes passages based on Henry Ford, George Washington, the California Gold Rush, the Revolutionary War, the building of America’s transcontinental railroad, and the Oregon Trail. Each passage is followed by a set of 15 reading comprehension questions. This includes multiple choice, gr
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3rd - 5th
Henry's Freedom Box Comprehension Questions FREEBIE for Upper Elementary
This product is a FREE SAMPLE from my full day of plans for Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine. The full plans include an activity for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and a craft! See that version here!Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class. All activities remain the same.How does this work?Yo
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3rd - 6th
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All the Way to America | Literature Study | Printables | Immigration
Give your students a look at immigration, culture, and the ties that bind a family through multiple generations. All the Way to America: This adorable picture book tells the story of four generations of a proud Italian American family and a little shovel. Dan Yaccarino writes and illustrates his family's tale of immigrating to New York City and the wise words and traditions passed down to each new generation.This resource is offered in a money saving bundle.Buy the bundle and save 20%!Immigrati
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Immigration Stories BUNDLE | Ellis Island | Distance Learning Printables
When Jessie Came Across the Sea | Literature Unit | Printables | Immigration
Give your students a look at immigration, culture, and the ties that bind a family through hardship and perseverance. When Jessie Came Across the Sea: Author Amy Hest and illustrator P.J. Lynch tell the tale of a common immigration story. When Jessie is selected to sail to America, she leaves her grandmother, her village, and everything she knows in order to make a better life in New York City. Using letters exchanged between Jessie and her grandmother, readers are led through a three year journ
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Immigration Stories BUNDLE | Ellis Island | Distance Learning Printables
American Tall Tales Unit - Tall Tales Lesson Bundle - Tall Tales Activity Bundle
This Tall Tales Lesson Bundle includes everything you need to teach an American tall tales unit! The bundle includes 6 American folklore characters, each with their own presentation, tall tales activity, reading list, and lesson plan template. This Tall Tales Unit Bundle was created for libraries, but the lessons can be used in ELA classrooms, too.The PREVIEW button above shows more details!FAST FACTS FOR THE SIX TALL TALES LESSONS INCLUDED IN THIS BUNDLERecommended for: Grades 2-4Number of less
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2nd - 4th
Let It Begin Here! | American Revolution | Lexington and Concord
Teach your students about the Shot Heard Round the World and the start of the American Revolution while working on reading and writing standards. This print and go resource is a perfect addition to your Colonial America or Revolutionary War unit or as a stand alone unit of instruction.Let It Begin Here!: This story takes readers through the first hours of the Revolutionary War starting with Paul Revere's Ride, through the next day with the Battles of Lexington and Concord, to the British limping
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: American Revolutionary War Stories BUNDLE | Distance Learning Printables
The Little Rock Nine Reading Passages, Questions & Puzzles
Are your students ready to learn facts about the brave Little Rock Nine? This product has three Little Rock Nine reading passages with questions and answers. There is a Little Rock Nine summary in the first passage. The next two reading passages highlight Melba Patillo and Elizabeth Eckford. This packet has print worksheets as well as Google Slides interactives. There is a Little Rock Nine book foldable and flash cards to support the kinesthetic-tactile and visual learners. Have a student that
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4th - 6th
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Malala's Magic Pencil FREE Comprehension Questions for Upper Elementary
Your download will come with a full page of comprehension questions appropriate for upper elementary. It also includes an answer key. This product is a FREE SAMPLE from my full day of plans for Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai. The full plans include an activity for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and a hallway display! See that version here!Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use
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3rd - 6th
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Civil Rights for Kids: Pies From Nowhere by Dee Romito Read Aloud
Looking for a great read aloud to help teach your upper elementary students about the Civil Rights Movement? This social studies read aloud unit is designed to teach Civil Right for kids using a book read-aloud. This social studies unit is intended to be used with the book Pies From Nowhere by Dee Romito. The book can be found here (non-affiliate link). This Civil Rights read aloud unit includes:Two levels of comprehension questionsShort answer comprehension questions with student opinion questi
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3rd - 5th
Survivor Tree | Literature Study | Printables | 9/11 | September 11
Tell your students the story of the Survivor Tree. Severly damaged during the Attack of 9/11, the pear tree was transported to the Arthur Ross Nursery for rehabilitation and eventually made its way back home in Memorial Park in New York City.Survivor Tree: Marcie Colleen and Aaron Becker bring a brilliantly written and illustrated story about the pear tree that survived the attacks on the Twin Towers. Woven within the story of the Tree lies another story about a brother and sister.This book is a
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3rd - 5th
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Martin's Big Words Comprehension Questions FREEBIE for Upper Elementary
This product is a FREE SAMPLE from my full day of plans for Martin's Big Words by Doreen Rappaport. The full plans include an activity for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and a craft! See that version here!Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class. All activities remain the same.How does this work
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3rd - 6th
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Fireboat The Heroic Adventures of the John J Harvey by Kalman Lesson
Fireboat The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey by Kalman Lesson | Patriot DayThe story of September 11th Google Classroom Ready This resource includes: Lesson objectivesPre-Reading Activity KLW ChartReading Comprehension QuestionsCause and Effect ActivityCause and Effect Activity Answer KeyNew Vocabulary ActivitiesStory Sequencing ActivityMain Idea and Details ActivityText-to-Self, Text, World Activity Word SearchExtension Video Resource This resource is great for: Teaching about American
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2nd - 5th
Dear Levi Comprehension Packet
In my classroom this is a great novel to help teach Westward Expansion. It is an engaging book and lends itself to great classroom discussions!! (It always works well into my Social Studies curriculum too!!)
Use this comprehension packet with your class while reading Dear Levi- Letters from the Overland Trail. This comprehension packet contains...
-3 Comprehension Packets (with answers)
-These packets contain vocabulary, making connections, short answer comprehension questions, observati
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3rd - 5th
Juneteenth for Mazie | Literature Study | Printables | Black History
Give your students a look at Juneteenth, Civil Rights, and the perseverance of Black America.Juneteenth for Mazie: Author and illustrator Floyd Cooper gives readers a wonderful picture book that invites us to look at one family’s story from the time of slavery to present day. Mazie hears about her great-great-great grandpa Mose who learned of the Emancipation Proclamation on June 19, 1865. It is a simple yet poignant way to recognize the strides the Black community has made and why Juneteenth is
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3rd - 5th
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Locomotive by Brian Floca Lesson Plan & Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction / informational text mentor text picture book Locomotive by Brian Floca. An excellent book about Westward Expansion, trains, engineering, and frontier life! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)close reading for describing text featurescomparing an
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2nd - 5th
Johnny Appleseed Writing Packets
This printable Johnny Appleseed Activities are a great for writing workshop. Students will dive deep into their imagination as they explore the world of John Chapman. I've used these with my 3rd grade and 4th grade classroom. My students enjoyed these classroom activities during our September writing. Just print and go. They are perfect for subs and also back to school.Johnny Appleseed A Tall Tale Retold and Illustrated By Steven KelloggUnit Includes:•Lesson Plan based on Bloom’s Revised Taxonom
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3rd - 4th
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Landforms Comprehension Passage, Activity, and Vocabulary Word Wall
Are you teaching about landforms? This bundle includes a leveled passage with a reading comprehension activity that introduces important US Landforms, and also includes 32 full-color vocabulary cards that define key landforms. Teach Reading Comprehension and important Social Studies content at the same time!This bundle includes one of my best selling Word Wall sets about landforms. The Word Wall cards make a beautiful bulletin board that is also a teaching tool, and the set includes ideas for
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3rd - 6th
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5-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-2
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